Summons
raju
(Querist) 13 October 2021
This query is : Resolved
Summons issued to witness in criminal case by ordinary process and also dasti. Witness evading the summons. Can I send these summons by post which was given as dasti.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 14 October 2021
No, For sending summons by registered post to witnesses, you have to seek permission from court.
SHIRISH PAWAR, 7738990900
(Expert) 14 October 2021
Hello,
Yes, you have to seek court permission. Usually, the summons is sent through the police only.
P. Venu
(Expert) 14 October 2021
Yes, in criminal cases, summons is sent through police only. What is the context for this query?
raju
(Querist) 14 October 2021
Witness called for which court issued process by ordinary and dasti. Witness evading the summons for which difficult to prove in court whether served or not.
P. Venu
(Expert) 14 October 2021
If the witness is wilfully evading summons, an affidavit could be filed in the Court seeking issue of bailable/non-bailable warrants.